Later this month will mark the 45th anniversay of French's diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China. I had not known that 45 years ago, France was the first major Western nation, despite stiff American opposition of that time, to recognize the People's Republic of China. I also had not known that - contrary to the faux paux spats that occurred between the two … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 45 Years of Modern Sino-French Relationship
Archives for January 2009
(Letter from Otto Kerner, Opposing Viewpoint) What if the Dalai Lama returned to Tibet as a private citizen? Some details …
In a recent letter, I wondered aloud if it might be possible for the Dalai Lama to retire from politics and return to Tibet as a private, nonpolitical citizen. Is it possible that the goodwill created by such a move could prove more productive in the long-run than political negotiations would? I got to thinking about some of the details that would need to be settled in order … [Read more...] about (Letter from Otto Kerner, Opposing Viewpoint) What if the Dalai Lama returned to Tibet as a private citizen? Some details …
As Trade Slows, China Rethinks Its Growth Strategy
A recent article in the NY Times with excerpts below, talks about the continued deepening of China's economic slowdown. When calculated in China's own currency for a true local effect, the situation is worse than expected even a few short weeks ago. There is recession in the USA, recession in Japan, cancelled orders and lack of re-orders hitting the Chinese businesses dedicated … [Read more...] about As Trade Slows, China Rethinks Its Growth Strategy
(Letter) The Mystical Gaza Chinese Rocket
While it is widely reported that Hamas have fired 122mm Grad rockets into Israel, an upgrade from the Qassam, few media have gone further and stated that the new rockets were Chinese-made. Simple Google searches seem to suggest the reason very few media outlets have made the Chinese connection is because this is somewhat dubious: - According to Wikipedia the Soviet designed … [Read more...] about (Letter) The Mystical Gaza Chinese Rocket